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[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina ‘Drug that reverses heroin overdoses should be made more available’. (02 Dec 2014)

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Eilish Ban cigarette sales in pubs and clubs and at night, report urges. (04 Apr 2014)

[Royal College of Physicians of Ireland] New RCPI policy group on alcohol to recommend minimum pricing and restricted availability to reduce deaths. (30 Jul 2012)